Flight Deck Instrument Flight Rules Weather 
Universal Weather
AUGUST 1, 2025
Below is an overview of what you need to know: Visibility defined Ground or surface visibility is the prevailing horizontal distance at which an object can be clearly discerned by a certified weather observer, under current light and weather conditions. Measurements of visibility Other than in the U.S.,
Flight Training Central
JUNE 2, 2025
Every time we fly, we have to deal with the weather. There are some days when the weather is so nice that we want to share our flying adventures with everyone that we care about. On other days, we wouldnt wish the weather conditions on our worst enemy. Are you proficient on their use if primary system should fail?
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Pilot Institute
MARCH 6, 2025
Rather, it is affected by many factors, such as weather conditions and the presence of obstacles. FSS Flight Service Station A Flight Service Station (FSS) is a ground facility that relays information to aircraft pilots. VFR requires minimum weather and visibility conditions.
Professional Pilot
APRIL 3, 2025
Under visual flight rules (VFR) during daytime, a pilot can operate with only basic gauges: an airspeed indicator, altimeter, compass, fuel gauges for each tank, and oil temperature, pressure, and engine RPM readings. The 91.205 minimum equipment rule is very rudimentary, and most aircraft today exceed these requirements.
Professional Pilot
JANUARY 2, 2025
Modern flight decks combine cutting-edge interfaces, synthetic vision systems (SVS), and advanced connectivity tools to optimize safety, situational awareness, and operational efficiency. (L) Pro Line Fusion provides the industrys first touch-control primary flight display (PFD).
Northstar VFR
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
For the commercial pilot, or someone who flies under IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) regularly, a kneeboard which holds an iPad may be a better choice. Things that you consistently need during a flight might be better kept close at hand, either in a side pocket or on your kneeboard for quick access.
Professional Pilot
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The group concluded that 17 had been caused by darkness or instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions that deprived pilots of their outside visual references. Having them both in the same display reduces the pilot’s workload during the most demanding section of the flight. Some of them were fatal. million in 2022.
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